Cabletron Systems 802.11 manual Other Considerations

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Site Preparation Guide

Other Considerations

The strength of each transmitted signal must be considered when planning your antenna installation. Two parameters are usually listed to indicate transmitted signal strength: output power of the radio transmitter, and gain of the antenna system.

Output Power of radio equipment is often subject to maximum limits as defined by local radio regulations. Consequently output power is not by definition the way to enhance wireless performance.

High gain antennas are larger in size than low gain antennas, and are characterized by a narrow focus of the radio beam. These two characteristics make it more difficult to aim the antennas, and/or adjust antenna alignment to optimize the performance of the wireless point-to-point link.

With these points in mind, the design of antennas and components supplied with the RoamAbout Outdoor Kit are based upon the following principles:

An output power and antenna gain that comply with the maximum limits as defined by local governing bodies concerning radio transmissions.

Enhanced radio sensitivity for optimal reception of RoamAbout radio signals transmitted by remote antennas.

The following distances are required before contacting the Antenna Installation Company:

Distance between the antennas:

Cable length needed at building A:

Cable length needed at building B:

Height of building A:

Height of building B:

All possible obstacles which can interfere with the defined radius.

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